Endocrine Abstracts

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery results in rapid weight loss, reduced adiposity and improved overall metabolism. These health benefits cannot solely be attributed to the reduced caloric intake, but the exact mechanisms are still incompletely understood. Several studies in rodents and humans demonstrated alterations of the gut microbiota following RYGB, suggesting a crucial role of the host-microbial interactions for the beneficial effects of surgery. This study aimed t...